Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY: Atonement Arc

After relocating to the seemingly tranquil village of Hinamizawa, Maebara Keiichi passes his days in carefree contentment, spending much of his time at school playing games with his close circle of local friends. Beneath this placid surface, however, darker truths lurk. One fateful day, Keiichi happens upon news of a murder that once took place within the village. From that moment onward, a succession of harrowing events unfolds before him, and he is gradually forced to confront the unsettling possibility that his cherished companions are far from the innocent figures they appear to be. Originating from the amateur mystery game created by 7th Expansion, the narrative is conveyed through a succession of distinct story arcs. *Tsumihoroboshi*—the sixth installment in the manga series chronicling these varied scenarios—also serves as the second arc intended to provide answers to mysteries raised in earlier installments. This volume centers on Ryuuguu Rena as she experiences a sudden eruption of distrust toward her friends, while simultaneously shedding light on several lingering enigmas surrounding the enigmatic Furude Rika.